The Darlington Community will come together on Friday, March 27, to walk hundreds of laps around Silver Lake at the 7th Annual Light the Lake event, which is held in honor and memory of loved ones affected by cancer.
Proceeds raised by the event will be split between local non-profit organizations Cancer Navigators and Summit Quest.
“So many members of our community have been personally touched by cancer, and this event has become a wonderful tradition that supports and honors those who have fought and continue the fight against this horrible disease,” said Reba Barnes, director of servant leadership. “Our students make this wonderful tribute happen every spring.”
The event will kick off at 5 p.m. Throughout the evening, students, faculty, parents and friends will walk around Silver Lake. After dinner, hundreds of luminaries lining the lake will be lit in honor and memory of friends and family. A special Walk of Honor will take place at 8 p.m., which will be followed by the release of floating candles onto the lake and lanterns into the sky.
Featured musical performers during Light the Light include Hannah Buttshaw (‘18), Concert Choir, the Darlingtones, ELA-8 choirs, the Middle School Jazz Band, and the Random Notes.
"We hope all of our families, area alumni and friends will come out and participate,” said Barnes. “We have a long list of fun activities and entertainment throughout the event."
Light the Lake T-shirts are still available for $15 each, and can be ordered by email Reba Barnes through March 20. Student Selena Chen (‘16) designed the artwork for the T-shirt for the second consecutive year.
The latest information on performances and events will be made available within this news story.
Click here to see photos from last year's Light the Lake event.
Light the Lake Schedule
4 p.m. – Servant leaders check in at volunteer table
5 p.m. to 10 p.m. – Reflective laps around Silver Lake
Games with the Cooks on South Hall Lawn
Face painting, bubbles, origami, calligraphy
Arm Kandi
5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. – Dinner in the Dodd Dining Hall and The Cove
5:30 p.m. – Ladies Chorale
5:40 p.m. – Paulina Elsner, Lauren Gouthro & Destiny Sewell
6:10 p.m. – Maggie Inman
6:20 p.m. – Ian Kinney & Hannah Buttshaw
6:50 pm – Daniel Morris, Jack Tunnell & Mrs. Kim Tunnell
7 p.m. – Balloon release
7:15 p.m. – 4th and 5th Grade Choir
7:30 p.m. – Luminaries lit around Silver Lake
7:45 p.m. – Line up for Walk of Honor
8 p.m. – Walk of Honor
8:15 p.m. – Candle and lantern release
8:30 p.m. – Gboyega Adeyeye; Purple cows & s'mores
8:45 pm – Joy Boakye & Anne Marie McDurmon
9:00 pm – Gabrielle Wood
9:15 pm – Zumba with Ms. Lambert
10 p.m. – Light the Lake ends
